Ice makers are the most repaired part of a modern refrigerator, and the fault is often not the ice maker itself but the water or cold that feeds it. The Taneytown list below starts with companies that show ice maker or refrigerator work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Makers Near Taneytown
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Taneytown. Other nearby bases include Frederick (8), Westminster (4), and Hanover (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 10 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. McGlaughlin's Refrigeration and Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 10.2 miles from Taneytown. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name refrigeration work in their listing | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.2, 10.7, 10.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
At the top of the Taneytown list: Sears Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.6 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (24.1 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (22.2 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scott and Sons Appliance Repair & Dryer Vent Cleaning (13.7 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in Taneytown
When to Call About Your Ice Maker
- Ice clumping in the bucket
- Ice tastes or smells off
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker or ice compartment frozen over
Inside an Ice Maker Repair Visit
An ice maker is only as good as the freezer around it. When food is soft too, the repair is a freezer repair. Freezer repair in Taneytown.
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Water Lines and Leaks
Use copper or PEX tubing for the ice maker connection; polyethylene tubing and piercing-type or small saddle valves are not recommended because they restrict flow and clog more easily. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Unplug the appliance or disconnect power before installing an ice maker, connecting a water line, or cleaning the cabinet. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
What Ice Maker Repair Costs in Taneytown
An ice maker repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve repair: $75–$125 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line installation for an ice maker: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Replace ice maker in refrigerator (parts and labor): $250–$600 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Appliance repair labor: $50–$125 per hour Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Repair an ice maker that is under five years old or whose parts are affordable; replace it if the repair costs more than a whole new assembly. Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Local Notes for Taneytown
Most ice maker calls in Taneytown come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Taneytown
- Do you also repair the water dispenser and supply line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: Taneytown, MD
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Before you call a Taneytown technician, make sure the ice maker is switched on, the bin is seated and the freezer is at 0 degrees or colder. Then check whether the water dispenser still works, which tells you water is reaching the refrigerator.